Herbert Hoover: “The Attorney General has given you his reasons therefor.”

This order shall be effective from July 1, 1932.

You have always been a public spirited citizen, working for the best interests of your state and of the nation and I know that whether in diplomatic work or at home, you will continue to render valuable service.

We must make headway against the mutual fear and friction arising out of war armament which kill human confidence throughout the world.

It was unfortunate also that the provision for agricultural relief through the Reconstruction Corporation was omitted.